An Act designating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J25 | Favorable | 1 entries |
| H52 | Place in OD | — |
Chapter 6 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 15MMMMMM, the following section:-
NNNNN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, in recognition of the birthday of Fred Korematsu and to educate about and honor the life of Fred Korematsu, his perseverance, and his determination to advocate for the civil liberties of all Americans, and recommending that the day be an opportunity for civic participation and observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 15MMMMMM, the following section:- Section 15NNNNNN. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, in recognition of the birthday of Fred Korematsu and to educate about and honor the life of Fred Korematsu, his perseverance, and his determination to advocate for the civil liberties of all Americans, and recommending that the day be an opportunity for civic participation and observed in an appropriate manner by the people.